Custodian

Iowa City Community School District

Custodian

Monday - Friday 7:15AM - 03:45PM

• Demonstrate custodial experience or ability to be trained as evaluated by the Custodial Manager.
• Proven ability to communicate with others.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of housekeeping practices and materials.
• Knowledge of minor equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance.
• Bending, lifting to 70 lbs. on a routine basis, climbing, continuous standing while working is required.
• May be exposed to dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Work is both indoors and outdoors.
• May be exposed to inclement weather, ultraviolet radiation and blood borne pathogens.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Co-supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, Custodial Manager and Building Administrator and the direction of the Head Custodian

N/A

Performs custodial work required for the routine care, maintenance, protection and preservation of assigned buildings, contents, and immediate grounds in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

• Maintains an environment in the assigned workplace safe and conducive to student learning.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Assure that cleanliness in the school meets District standard.
• Assure that facility is properly heated, ventilated and/or cooled (report major problems to Head Custodian or Facilities Department).
• Assist that snow removal meets district standards for the safety of students, staff and public.
• Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of school property through theft or pilferage.
• Be responsive to needs of building administrator including arrangements for lunch, evening activities and meetings, etc.
• Be available to cover for the Head Day Custodian.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Complete as many minor repair jobs as materials, tools and time permit.
• Communicate clearly with others using verbal and written methods.
• Apply computer skills using email and data entry in the electronic work order system.
• Perform work and use equipment including:
  • Cleaning agents
  • Vacuums
  • Yard equipment
  • Snow removal machines
  • Furniture and equipment dollies
  • Various floor care machines
  • Hand tools
  • Ladders
• Perform exterior work and maintenance including:
  • Snow removal
  • Athletic complex
  • Maintain entryways
  • Upkeep parking lots
  • Empty trash cans
  • Report any damage
  • Daily perimeter check
• Other duties as assigned.

• Contract Days. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.